ChronoFeather, Author at RK Watch Service

Rolex vs. Tudor

Hi all, I’m at a point where my jewelry debt has been paid down, my car is clear for the next 3 months, and commission checks are getting fatter. Thusly, I’m looking for a new hard hitter, big name, prestiged chronograph to fill the box. Obviously, a Rolex Daytona is on that list.

But I can’t seem to find any reasonable differences between it and the Tudor Black Bay Chrono that justify a whopping $5.5k price hike other than the name on the tin.

So this is an open letter to anyone that’s…

Rolex vs. Tudor

Where do I even begin…

To keep it brisk, my main attraction to horology is the mechanical aspect. A mechanical aspect that I’m semi knowledgeable in, but want to dive into as deep as possible.

Anyone got any recommendations on a fully comprehensive kit/combination of kits? Not just a few screwdrivers and some rodico, I mean everything from that down to crystal pushers and pressure testers.

The end goal is to restore vintage pieces myself, for my collection and my friends/colleagues (and hey, maybe some of you…

Where do I even begin…

Watchmaking

How would you wear it?

Well, I at least have my Alsta Surf’n Ski on a bracelet…

…that has mismatched hardware and is literally disintegrating on my wrist… Wearable, but the incorrect stamped logo and gold clasp tick me off a tad.

I kinda love the look otherwise though, it looks classy on the leather, it just needs the right hardware and maybe some orange stitch. Or maybe just black leather/orange stitch. On the other hand, it’s a Surf’n SKI. Hey, I ski! Hey, this…

How would you wear it?

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